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  • Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    MARC Academy and Department of Education (DOE) view family childcare as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family childcare as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Specialist/Coach is to build strengths-based relationships with affiliated providers to support them as needed and, in particular, with implementing high quality play-based instruction. Responsibilities: ● Collaborate with the FCC Education Director, FCC Family Support Worker, and FCC Monitors to meet the needs of all children and families. ● Provide twice monthly strength-based practice-based coaching to a cohort of affiliated providers as they implement a mixed-age curriculum. ● Adapt and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. ● Review and adapt appropriate curriculum supports and documents with affiliated providers that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children. ● Assist affiliated providers gathering observations of children and entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Document all coaching sessions aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Assist in ongoing outreach, enrollment, and all other administrative tasks. ● Support FCC Education Director in coordinating all required professional learning days –ongoing. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Create and regularly update Community Partner Resource Guide within FCC Network. ● Participate in twice-monthly FCC Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered. ● Other tasks as assigned by FCC Education Director/FCC Director. ● Travel within FCC Network catchment area is REQUIRED Skills: ● Time management skills are essential * Ability to multitask *Must be a team player * Must be flexible with changing schedules and priorities. *Skilled Communicator * Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families. Qualifications ● BA/BS in early childhood or infant/toddler studies (required) ● Experience teaching children under six (required) ● Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    12 days ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking for a leader who can oversee operations, maintain high standards, and bring consistency across multiple restaurants. We are a growing restaurant group operating multiple high-volume locations in the West Village. We are looking for a strong, hands-on General Manager to oversee operations across all restaurants. This role is focused on team leadership, service standards, scheduling, and overall operational execution, with limited administrative responsibilities. What You’ll Do Team Leadership • Oversee staff across multiple locations, including front-of-house teams and overall daily operations, • Manage captains and supervisors to ensure strong leadership at each restaurant, • Maintain discipline, accountability, and professionalism across teams, • Scheduling & Labor Control, • Build and manage weekly schedules (7shifts), • Optimize staffing based on business levels, • Control labor cost through effective scheduling, • Adjust staffing in real time when needed, • Operations & Service Standards, • Ensure consistent execution and high standards across all locations, • Monitor service flow, organization, and overall guest experience, • Support teams during service and resolve operational issues, • Conduct regular walk-throughs of all areas to ensure standards are maintained, • Compliance & Organization, • Maintain standards aligned with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper procedures are followed at all times, • Keep all locations inspection-ready, • Training & Development, • Train and coach staff across locations, • Develop strong team leaders and maintain a consistent culture, • Identify performance issues and take action when needed, • Light Administrative Responsibilities, • Review labor performance and operational metrics, • Participate in hiring and team structuring, • Communicate regularly with ownership on performance and needs (No payroll or heavy administrative work required) What We’re Looking For • 5+ years as a GM or senior restaurant manager (NYC experience preferred), • Strong leadership presence and ability to manage teams, • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments, • Strong understanding of scheduling and labor control, • Organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on, • Ability to oversee multiple locations, • Compensation, • Salary: $80,000 – $90,000, • Important This is a hands-on operational role across multiple locations, requiring regular presence in the restaurants and strong involvement with the teams.

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  • Family Child Care Network Education Director
    Family Child Care Network Education Director
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    [Network Name] and Department of Education (DOE) view family child care as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Director is to oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers. Responsibilities: ● Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care (FCC) settings to ensure compliance with Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). ● Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialist and Family Worker). ● Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. ● Create, review, and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children by affiliated providers. ● Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation. ● Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education. ● Support all providers who are working toward the completion of a CDA certification or other higher early childhood education degree. ● Facilitate twice monthly Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach. ● Oversee and ensure the timely documentation of all coaching sessions. ● Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Other special projects as they arise. Skills: ● Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area. ● Time management skills are essential. ● Ability to multitask ● Must be a team player ● Appreciation for the unique needs of the family child care community. Qualifications: ● MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) ● Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) ● Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Daycare Assistant
    Daycare Assistant
    2 months ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Queens Village, Queens

    Daycare assistant needed Must be able to multitask. Maintain constant supervision of children in your assigned group, ensuring compliance with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) child-to-staff ratio requirements at all times. Monitor children’s physical safety, emotional comfort, and social interactions, intervening promptly and positively when needed. Assist with toileting, diapering, and handwashing routines, following strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of illness. Provide comfort and reassurance to children experiencing separation anxiety or emotional distress, using calm, nurturing communication. Learning & Play Support Support lead teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Prepare and facilitate creative play experiences such as painting, building blocks, dramatic play, and sensory exploration. Engage children in storytelling, singing, and interactive reading to foster early literacy and listening skills. Encourage problem-solving, cooperation, and self-expression through guided group activities and free play. Meal & Snack Assistance Assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals and snacks in accordance with NYC DOHMH food safety regulations. Model and encourage healthy eating habits, including trying new foods and practicing good table manners. Support children who require extra help during mealtimes, such as opening containers, cutting food, or accommodating dietary restrictions. Classroom Organization & Cleanliness Keep the classroom tidy, safe, and inviting, ensuring that learning materials are accessible and in good condition. Sanitize toys, tables, and high-touch surfaces daily, following NYC childcare sanitation guidelines. Assist in setting up and breaking down activity stations, nap areas, and outdoor play spaces. Recordkeeping & Communication Help maintain accurate attendance logs, meal counts, and incident reports as required by NYC childcare licensing standards. Share daily observations with lead teachers, noting children’s moods, developmental milestones, and any concerns. Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents during drop-off and pick-up, relaying important updates when appropriate. Outdoor & Physical Activities Supervise children during outdoor play, ensuring safe use of playground equipment and adherence to safety rules. Organize and participate in gross motor activities such as obstacle courses, ball games, and dance sessions to promote physical development. Adapt activities to accommodate varying skill levels and abilities, ensuring inclusivity. Support for Special Needs Provide individualized attention to children with developmental delays, sensory sensitivities, or physical disabilities, following any Individualized Education Program (IEP) or care plan. Collaborate with lead teachers and specialists to implement inclusive learning strategies. Team Collaboration & Professional Development Work closely with lead teachers, administrators, and fellow assistants to plan activities, solve challenges, and maintain a positive, respectful work environment. Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops, including CPR/First Aid certification, mandated reporter training, and NYC-specific childcare safety courses. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.50 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Tips Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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